Our Ministers

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We welcome you to our church. As the ministerial staff, we humbly attempt to take up the towel and basin of ministry to our church and our community. We treasure walking with our people through every facet of their lives. We take seriously our calling to shepherd our church into the future. We seek to follow Jesus as His disciples; He is our point leader. We simply try to discern His voice, and, then, say, “Follow Him!”

John AdamsPastorDr. John Adams was born in Bryan, TX and raised in Shelby, NC, where he attended Lily Memorial Baptist. John is a graduate of Furman University, Southeastern Seminary, and Baylor University. He enjoys spending time with family, biking, and reading. John's passion is to invite everyone to the banquet table of Christ.jadams@efbc.org

Rick BaumgarnerMinister of MusicRev. Rick Baumgarner was born in Seneca and raised in Walhalla, SC, where he attended College Street Baptist. Rick is a graduate of Furman University and Southern Seminary. He enjoys spending time with family at Lake Keowee and watching his boys play ball. Rick's prayer is that God would use him to help others discover the joy of singing the Lord's praise as they serve Him.Facebookbaumgarner@efbc.org

James PittsMinister of Pastoral SupportDr. James M. Pitts, a native of Washington, DC, is a graduate of Furman University, Southeastern Seminary, and Southern Seminary. An experienced pastoral counselor, he has worked in both congregational and hospital settings. His professional expertise includes crisis counseling, substance abuse intervention, and career guidance for persons in ministry. Jim and his wife Nancy are the parents have two adult sons and two daughters-in-law: Stewart (deceased) and his wife Kelley, and Jonathan and his wife Jackie. They are the proud grandparents of three grandsons, Will, Jon Walker and Colton, and a granddaughter, Lilli.

We are currently looking for a Minister/Director to Youth and Families and a Minister/Director to Children and Families. For more information about the jobs and where to submit a resume, please visit efbc.org/jobs.